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White House takes steps to avoid damaging auto strike

The White House is closely monitoring the upcoming labor talks in the US auto industry, negotiations that could put it at odds with the traditional support of a major union. So President Joe Biden is tapping a trusted adviser, Gene Sperling, to serve as the administration’s point person in upcoming labor negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and the nation’s three unionized automakers.

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Here's what's in the bipartisan infrastructure bill

The Senate passed a massive bipartisan infrastructure bill Tuesday after months of negotiations. In total, the deal includes $550 billion in new federal investments in America's infrastructure over five years.

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Member of National African American Reparations Commission Assaulted by Racist Mob in Tulsa, Oklahoma

On Wednesday, July 15, Rev. Robert Turner, a commissioner from the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) [https://ibw21.org/naarc] was assaulted, both physically and verbally, by an angry white mob outside of City Hall in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The incident was caught on cell phone video.

The Executive Leadership Council Statement on Racial Injustice and Disparities Facing the Black Community

The Executive Leadership Council issues the following statement in response to recent events fatally impacting the Black community. The Executive Leadership Council

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Michael Moore Announces Candidacy for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3

Michael Moore, who served as Houston Mayor Bill White’s Chief of Staff, announced his candidacy today for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3.

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A shooting in Detroit that left 2 people dead and 6 injured started after a parking dispute, police say

Two people were killed and six were injured while attending a birthday party at a Detroit home early Sunday after a man upset over a parking dispute allegedly opened fire on the group, police said.

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"White Men Can't Jump" Red Carpet Premiere

Stars, filmmakers and special guests came together tonight on the red carpet in Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre to celebrate the premiere of 20th Century Studios’ all-new comedy “White Men Can’t Jump.” The modern remix of the 1992 film begins streaming on May 19, 2023, exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ under the Star banner in all other territories. Event images are now available to download and share; soundbites and b-roll will be available soon.

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'Dilbert' distributor drops creator Scott Adams over his racist remarks

Andrews McMeel Universal, the company that syndicates "Dilbert," said it is cutting ties with the comic strip's creator, Scott Adams, after his racist remarks about Black Americans led hundreds of newspapers across the country to drop the satirical cartoon.

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Sean Spicer Isn't Finished

Sean Spicer has barely moved into his office. Three weeks after the inauguration, the only things adorning the White House press secretary's shelves are a framed picture of himself at the podium, a book on Naval Special Warfare (he's in the Reserve), and a Super Soaker commemorating the infamous "Saturday Night Live" skit in which he, played by an enraged Melissa McCarthy, berated reporters while dousing them with soapy water.

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Stellar explosion creates ‘new star’ in night sky

Astronomers are expecting a “new star” to appear in the night sky anytime between now and September, and it promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime celestial sight, according to NASA.

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Explosive star event creates once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky - here’s how to see it

Astronomers are expecting a “new star” to appear in the night sky anytime between now and September, and it promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime celestial sight, according to NASA.

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Bryson Tiller Announces His 2024 North America Outing ‘The Bryson Tiller Tour’

Today marks a pivotal moment in the world of contemporary R&B and Hip-Hop as Grammy-nominated artist Bryson Tiller announces the upcoming release of his eagerly awaited album, aptly titled Bryson Tiller, along with his upcoming North America tour featuring 30 performances this spring and summer. Scheduled to drop on April 5 via Trapsoul/RCA Records, this album is set to define the next chapter of Tiller’s illustrious career. In a move that’s sure to excite fans across the globe, Tiller has also released the album’s first single, “Calypso,” and revealed the album’s cover art, with pre-orders now officially open HERE.

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Donald Trump calls for Jon Tester to resign over Jackson opposition

President Donald Trump on Saturday morning called for Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester to resign over his opposition to White House physician Ronny Jackson's nomination for secretary of veterans affairs, saying some of the allegations against Jackson "are proving false."

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Black Americans Living Longer, But Racial Gap Remains, CDC Says

When it comes to the overall health of black Americans, there's good news and bad news, according to a report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday.

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Battle over Texas’ controversial immigration law continues; federal appeals court hearing Wednesday

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments Wednesday over whether to allow Texas to temporarily enforce its controversial law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect of entering the country illegally.

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3 questions you need to ask yourself about your diet

There are plenty of reasons why many health professionals don’t want you on a restrictive diet.

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It's not a blue wave. It's a realignment of American politics

In next week's midterm elections, President Donald Trump is poised to put his stamp on each party's demographic and geographic base of support as surely as he formerly fastened it to one of his hotels.

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Teen with cystic fibrosis meets Denver Nuggets heroes

Fourteen-year-old Jeagun Crouch's wish came true this Easter when he met his favorite Denver Nuggets players and even took a few shots himself.

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Buncombe County, NC: West Buncombe community rallies; local home goes up in flames on holiday weekend

A home in West Buncombe County went up in flames over the weekend.

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The man who would replace Rod Rosenstein is a conservative who favors executive power

The potential departure of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein from the Justice Department would mean that oversight and management of the sensitive Russia probe would fall to a longtime conservative lawyer with ties to the White House, Noel Francisco.